I’ve always had a love and hate relationship with shorts…they are very practical in the summer heat but never look quite right on me…in the end I don’t wear them much outside the house. I made a Named Alpi chinos last year and worn them quite a bit…but being white they tend to get stained pretty easily…or I am clumsier when I wear them! I … Continue reading Comfy and fast: La Mia Boutique shorts
I have just realized I haven’t posted any reviews in 6 months! Time to remedy that! Here is the new La Mia Boutique issue that was published 10 days ago. Both the cover jacket and pants are included in the magazine. I like the fabric they chose for the short jacket though I always have issues with shoulder pleats. I think I would rather wear … Continue reading La Mia Boutique 10/2018 Review-Recensione
I will call it The Long Summer of Pants as I’ve been sewing 4 pairs in a row… La chiamere’ La lunga estate dei pantaloni… ne ho cuciti quattro paia di seguito. I had this leftover silk laying around in my sewing room in sight for over a year…but couldn’t figure out what to make with it… It’s hard to believe this fabric was one … Continue reading Silk lounge shorts
Despite my serious face I am very very happy with how this dress turned out! I had been dreaming of a white maxi linen dress for a long time…over a year at least…since I bought my fabric from La Fab Tessuti last August. Choosing the pattern was a no-brainer for me… I wanted something that could accommodate the lack of draping linen has and convey … Continue reading 1609 Jiffy 1960’s Simplicity – Maxi Linen Dress
Despite having completed a couple of projects I didn’t get around to taking pictures… so I thought I would publish a nearly finished project and write a quick review! It’s the first time I sew a La Maison Victor pattern…not bad since I’ve only had for 3.5 years! Ho già finito degli altri capi ma non ho fatto le foto…quindi ho pensato di pubblicare quelle … Continue reading La Maison Victor Review – Naomi Cardi
